My 7-week-old puppy had coccidia. What checkup and shots are needed?

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I just adopted a puppy but the breeder never told me he was being treated for coccidia. Puppy finished the treatment but still needs a checkup to see if he’s good and also need to see what shots he will need. He is 7 weeks old. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old | 10 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Coccidia are fairly common in puppies, and usually a stool check is recommended to make sure the treatment is complete. If Loki is not having diarrhea hopefully the coccidia infection has cleared. At 7 weeks he may be due for a DAP vaccine (distemper/adenovirus/parvovirus combo) depending on when he received his last vaccines. I often discuss starting the Bordetella vaccine at this time as well. Generally other vaccines are started a little later.

My 7-week-old puppy had coccidia. What checkup and shots are needed?

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